# Waimea Plains Railway, Mandeville and Rogers K92 Locomotive > Learn all about the Waimea Plains Railway Trust & their developing project for a Heritage Steam Railway at Mandeville, Southland, NZ. - [Videos] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/page/videos): See short video clips that are important to Waimea Plains Railway - [The Heritage Vision] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/page/mandeville-heritage-railway): Learn all about the Waimea Plains Railway Trust & their developing project for a Heritage Steam Railway at Mandeville, Southland, NZ. - [Keep up to date] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/page/membership): Complete here to receive our Newsletter - [Mandeville Steam Train] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/page/rogers-K92): Have you heard to the Steam Train at Mandeville? Find out more about the Rogers K92 Steam Locomotive here. - [How to get in touch] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/page/contact): Need to send us a message or find out our location? Then look no further. - [NZ Heritage Railways] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/page/links): Links to other websites that support us along with many Rail Heritage Groups in New Zealand. - [Rolling Stock & Fixtures] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/page/Whats-on-wheels-rolling-stock): See more details about our Carriages, Wagons etc, operational & to be restored. - [Waimea Plains Railway] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/page/waimea-plains-railway-history): Why Mandeville? Find out the history behind the Waimea Plains Railway at Mandeville, Southland & why a Charitable Trust is developing a Heritage Railway there, to preserve Southland's rail heritage. - [Help us grow by making a small donation.] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/page/donation): Help us grow by making a small donation, or become a financial supporter. - [Aviation & Railway Gift shop] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/page/mandeville-giftshop): The Giftshop has a wide range of Aviation & Railway themed gifts. As well as a good range of NZ items & general gifts, perfect for sending to family & friends internationally. We pride ourselves on covering all ages & budgets - more in store so if you don't see what you are looking for online, simply contact us. - [December 2023 Newsletter] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/985339): Here is our current Newsletter, which also details Running Days for the remainder of the season. Land purchase & current project updates. As well as ways you can help or get more involved. Merry Christmas - [Waimea Plains Railway Line Opened 1880] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/700258): History of the Waimea Plains Line (Gore-Lumsden) - [Rogers K92 Locomotive] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/700488): Fully Restored and Operational - [Gully Building ex Dunedin Railway] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/699751): This will be used as a base for K92 and provide protection, from weather conditions. Major fundraising is underway for this project and further details will be added here in due course. - [The Overall Rail Line ] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/749935): This shows an aerial photograph of the 'The Moth' Precinct incorporating the Waimea Plains Rail area. The yellow lines indicate rail track. Stage 1 Yard area (almost complete) Stage 2 Hatfield Loop (around the airfield) Stage 3 Kingston Crossing Loop (Following the main road) - [Addington Carriage A196 built 1883] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/A196-carriage): Under restoration - [Newspaper Reports - Papers Past] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/704575): Published Newspaper items related to Mandeville, Waimea Plains Railway and The NZ Agricultural Company - [Rogers Locomotive Works] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/883243): Tour of the Rogers Locomotive Works & the Great Falls in Passaic,NJ. Many famous engines, The General, Transcontinental RR, Casey Jones's... were made at the factory. - [Filmed by The South Today'' during an Oct 2019 Running Day] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/883274): Chairman of Waimea Plains Railway Trust, Colin Smith talking during one of the Octpber Running Days - [K88 & K92 Rogers Reunion at the Plains Railway, Ashburton April 2004] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/883260): A look at the Rogers Reunion at the Plains Railway with K's 88 & 92 and the first Double-Drivers Excursion in 1994 with Ka's 942 & 945. - [Check out our new combined Website Profile for the Mandeville Heritage Precinct] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/882240): What you can experience at Mandeville - [EVENTS] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/882241): For more information about Steam Running Days & our Annual Fly In - simply follow the link - [Running Dates for This Season - 10am Start] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/current-running-days): Dates for 2019 & 2020 will be added here as each one is confirmed by the Trust. Click open for more details. - [Mandeville Railway Siding] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/700257): History of the railway at Mandeville - [September 2019 Newsletter] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/845926): To receive a copy of this newsletter simply join as a supporter or even better, become a financial member. - [ Waimea Plains Railway Line] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/699706): To create a workable heritage railway yard beside the Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre Click here to see progress to date - from Drone footage Feb 2019 - [Building has begun.] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/gulley-building): Trust Members would like to thank everyone for their patience while we worked to secure funding for a Railway Workshop. Stage 1 is a Locomotive Shed for K92 and we are especially greatful to NZ Lotteries Environment & Heritage Fund Community Trust South & the staff of Community Operations South Island - Department of Internal Affairs. We are thrilled to share these photos from today of the wonderful team from Carpentry South taking the building from being on paper to reality. Fundraising is still needed for some final aspects of the turn table and also Stage 2 so please help us out "buy a postcard - buy a sleeper" or "become a member" as every dollar will help. - [Last Run for this Season - 27/28th April] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/828121): K92 will be in steam at our last 'Experience Mandeville' weekend on 27th & 28th April 2019. 10am to 4pm. de Havilland Aircraft will also be flying, with joyrides available. (Tiger Moth & Dominie) Phone 03 2086046 for more information or visit our Facebook page. - [2019 Annual Mandeville Fly In/Steam Festival] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/814698): Dates are confirmed as 23/24 February 2019 Time 10am-4pm Gate Charge $5 - Children under 13 are FREE Day Rail Pass: Adult $5 Child $2.50 Cab Ride $10 (conditions apply) Aviation Hanger Entry - Adult Gold coin Children FREE Flughts from $60 BBQ steam engines , stationary sream display, classic cars etc - [Addington Carriage A294 built 1895] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/700502): Onsite and running with K92. Mechanical Inspection has been completed and minor restoration and repaint will commence as soon as funding allows. Donations towards these costs can be made at Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre or simply email us. - [A66 Steam Locomotive] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/700489): History of A66 - [Experience Mandeville Running Days] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/steam-train-running-days): These will be held at Mandeville together with Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre. 20/21 October 2018, 8/9 December 2018 &19/20 January 2019 (Other Dates may be added in due course) - [Newsletter Issued to Supporters & Financial Members] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/railway-newsletter): To receive a copy of this newsletter simply join as a supporter or even better, become a financial member. - [13th October First Day Running with Carriage at Mandeville] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/807580): K92 ran in conjunction with the A294 Carriage to the delight of the first passengers for the Waimea Plains Railway Trust operation - [511 Diesel Locomotive] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/511-shunter): 2018 Mechanical Inspection has been completed - used within the yard to move K92 & Carriage around as needed - [Mandeville Steam Festival February 2018] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/mandeville-steam-festival-2018): Whistling up a storm - Rogers K92 joined by a variety of Steam Traction Engines, within the railway yard. - [Edendale Crank Up weekend January 2018] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/789161): K92 had a stopover here during her trip from Invercargill to Mandeville, after the completion of her 10yr survey & certification. - [I think I can, I think I can....if I only could!!] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/789160): A bit of fun during the February 2018 Steam Festival at Mandeville. This is a miniture (1/3 scale - 4" to the foot) Burrell built & owned by Owen Bennett of Bluff. - [K92 Boiler Survey - Update] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/731611): An update from the team at Southern Steam. - [Completition of 10yr Survey] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/731607): Today a private function was held to commemorate the completion of K92's boiler survey - which has been dedicated to our Trustee the late Russell Glendinning. - [Mandeville Open Day 2017] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/731608): Details about the Mandeville Open Day 11/12 March 2017 - [K92 run at Kingston] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/717009): In Dec 2008 Rogers K92 Steam Locomotive celebrated her 130th birthday with a run at Kingston, New Zealand. This used to be the destination of the Gore-Kingston run K92 ran from 1880 to 1926 - [Website.World NZ] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/712876): many features - one inclusive price Don't pay extra for add-ons and plugins. Everything is included at website.world. Whether you're looking for a brochure style website or full ecommerce solution we have a range of plans available with no contract terms - just pay as you go. We are greatful to Website.World for their cost effective plans and excellent service and supprot. - [Miss Cocoa Coffee - Mandeville] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/704358): Tasty food, amazing coffee and shopping - all in a beautiful rural setting at Mandeville - [A 463 NZR - Addington 1894] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/A463-carriage): 1894 - 1976 NZR service 1976 - 200X Ferrymead 200X Waimea Plains Owned by Canterbury Rail Soc. - [Future Plans - Kingston Crossing Loop] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/712537): Plan B: Kingston Crossing Loop Develop a 2km section of straight track to picnic area adjacent to the Kingston Crossing Road. This will also be connected to the earlier track stages and again allow visitors to travel on K92. - [Future Plans - Hatfield Loop] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/704443): Plan A: Hatfield Loop Develop a 2km loop track around the Mandeville aerodrome. This will be connected to the Railway Yard track and enable visitors to travel on K92. - [Waimea Plains Railway Trust Museum] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/699753): Eventually as the project progresses we hope to have a dedicated Railway Display Building. In the meantime some artifacts and information will be on display at the Croydon Aviation Heritage Centre. - [Southern Steam -Invercargill] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/712535): The Southern Steam Train Charitable Trust members consists of like-minded people from the Southland community that have the commitment to appraise the possibility of purchasing the Kingston Flyer, relocating it to Invercargill, and restoring it to mainline operating standard for semi regular operation - [Hokonui Heritage Reseach Centre] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/706651): An added service to those with a hands-on interest in local history, the centre has resources designed for those wishing to undertake local history or genealogical research. You can also access our extensive cemeteries database online. - [Local Television report from 1987 on K92's restoration] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/704230): This television report shows some clips of the retrieval of K92 and the then plans of the Fiorland Vintage Machinery Group. These plans were shelved in 1997 when the K92 project was sold on. - [Plains Railway Tinwald, Ashburton] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/700570): The home of our sister Locomotive - Rogers K88 - [Ocean Beach Railway Dunedin] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/700582): The society operates one of the most diverse railway collections in New Zealand, including steam and diesel locomotives, carriages and an award winning collection of rolling stock. - [New Zealand Rainfan Magazine] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/700573): Keeping you up to date with the New Zealand Rail Scene for almost 20 years - [Gore District Council] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/700581): There is so much for visitors to the Gore District to do, whether passing through, visiting friends and family, or here for a special event. Centrally located, the Gore District is an ideal base for taking in the sights of the south. - [Pleasant Point Railway & Historical Society] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/700577): Working to preserve New Zealand's railway history and the history of the South Canterbury area. - [Oamaru Steam and Railway] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/700575): Our train travels from Harbourside Station. After leaving the Station, you travel behind the Historic Precinct, past some of Oamaru's oldest buildings. Then we travel through the old Oamaru railway yard, and past the site of Oamaru's first Railway Station. The train then runs along the bottom of clay cliffs, beside Oamaru's Victorian Harbour - [Ferrymead Heritage Park] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/700574): Ferrymead Park features an early 1900s (Edwardian) township, with exhibits such as houses, picture theatre, school classroom, church, jail, railway station, lodge hall, post office, printers, tobacconist, general store, lawyer’s office and more. - [Weka Pass Railway] (https://www.waimeaplainsrailway.co.nz/blog/700572): The Weka Pass Railway is based at Waipara, approximately 60km north of Christchurch.